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LS59 TFA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,180 mi
Last recorded128,180 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 TFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 128,180 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering arm has slight movement

Fail 10 Nov 2016 127,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust clamp broken (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure both (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering arm has slight movement

Pass 1 Dec 2015 109,291 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 108,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside All position lamps not working Centre side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

DPF light illuminated

Engine management light illuminated

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 87,643 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light flashing

Fail 20 Nov 2014 87,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light flashing

Pass 20 Nov 2013 64,928 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 64,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated

n/s/r tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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LS59 TFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 142,212 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS59 TFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LS59 TFA registered?

LS59 TFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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